Religious Studies Certificate Programs Online

Most religious studies certificates are graduate certificates – they are intended for those who already hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies or a related field. These programs generally teach a specific set of skills or knowledge designed to enhance the careers of current clergy or clergy-related professionals. Christian colleges and other faith-based institutions grant the majority of these credentials. Religious studies certificates generally take from six months to one year to complete.

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Career Outlook – Online Graduate Certificate in Religious Studies

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), clergy held 46,510 jobs in 2014. The BLS estimates that growth in the field will be about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2022, and reports the median 2014 wages for clergy as $43,950 annually. It is also important to note that there are clergy-related professionals – such as counselors, religious education teachers and directors of religious development – who can also benefit from religious studies certificate programs.